So I realized that I watch a great deal of movies. I really enjoy watching films but I have recently thought about how I hardly retain much about the stories I am exposed to and thus I am not gleaning all I can from my viewing experiences.
That being said, I think it is time I start writing small reviews for every film I watch. This will keep me accountable for my watching, and will also help me think a little harder about what I saw and what was being presented.
Last night I watched American Graffiti. This was one of George Lucas' first films ever to go to the theaters. Copolla, who later created the influential and industry changing Godfather franchise produced this film. It takes place in the early 1960's and the 2 hour film only covers one night in the lives of some growing teenagers. The film seems to be discussing the time in one's life when childhood has slipped away and the many crossroads that present themselves at that crucial time. Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, and Harrison Ford are pretty young in this film - and somewhat youthful I guess. I could see the point that was being accented but I felt overexposed to the culture at the time in that I felt more like it was a home video of the night life of the youthe. It had subtle feelings akin to "the outsiders" but not at all as dramatic. I don't think it had to be, it worked for what it was. However, this wasn't an entertaining film. It is an important one though and I did see myself in some of the characters as they contemplated leaving the town and moving on. This is a universal situation and so I think the story can strike a chord within anyone who is willing to look for it amongst the constant shrieks of Beach Boy music.
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